# Morgantown Civicplus #158

Flood-resilient backstage space design for Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheatre

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 158
**NAICS:** 541310, 541330, 541320

The City of Morgantown is seeking architectural and engineering design for a flood-resilient backstage space at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheatre.
- **Government buyer:** City of Morgantown, West Virginia — Arts and Culture Development Department.
- **Requested service:** Design and construction documentation for Ruby River Terrace, an approximately 40-foot-wide by 25-to-30-foot-deep fenced space supporting concert staging, artist areas, and equipment storage, as well as weddings and photography.
- **Design scope:** Site surveying; geotechnical and hydrological analysis; regulatory and floodway review; layout and design development; grading, drainage, and stormwater planning; gate engineering; stamped construction documents, specifications, structural calculations, and permitting assistance.
- **Notable requirements:** Flood and river-swelling resilience, stormwater compliance, heavy-load-capable surfaces, and corrosion-resistant marine-grade materials and hardware. Applicable equipment must meet at least NEMA 4X/IP66 weatherproofing and submersion ratings. Gate options include an automated rolling gate or a manual swing gate with high-clearance hardware.
- **Scope clarification:** The advertisement describes provision and installation, but the detailed design scope excludes physical construction, site clearing, product procurement, and general contracting; those are to be procured separately.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or commercial vendors are named. No product part numbers or quantities are specified.

### Description

The City of Morgantown seeks proposals for professional architectural and engineering design services for a multi-use backstage space at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheatre. The design calls for a flat, fenced-in area with a secure gate to support concert staging, artist areas, and equipment storage, while also serving as a venue for weddings and photography. The project requires flood-resistant engineering and stormwater-management compliance. Physical construction, site clearing, procurement, and general contracting are excluded and will be bid separately.

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